VARIETY OF SHOWS

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, July 8th, 2000

VOYAGE OF THE SCARLET QUEEN (7-3-47) “Shanghai Secret” starring Elliott Lewis as Capt. Philip Carney, master of the ketch “Scar­let Queen.” In this first show of the series, Carney entered this in the ship’s log: “Cleared port of San Francisco at 2:30 p.m. Sailing delayed 19 hours due to death of first officer. Cause of death: The Shanghai Secret.” AFRS rebroadcast. (28 min)

OUR MISS BROOKS (2-20-49) Eve Arden stars as Connie Brooks, English teacher at Madison High School, with Jeff Chandler as Mr. Boyn­ton, who isn’t paying enough attention to Miss Brooks; he’s more interested in his frogs. Palmolive Soap, Lustre Creme Shampoo, CBS.

DANNY KAYE SHOW (1-6-45) First show in the series with guest Eddie Cantor and regu­lars Eve Arden, Lionel Stander, Harry James and his Music Makers. Danny does his “Rus­sian composers” routine, plays all characters in a sketch, and sings “Minnie the Moocher.” Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, CBS. (30 min)

VILLAGE STORE 15-6-48) starring Jack Carson with Eve Arden, Hans Conried, Hy Averback, Mel Blanc. Jack organizes a sea cruise. Sealtest/Kraft, NBC. (28 min)

COUNTERSPY (5-2-50) “Case of the Soaring Saucer” starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding, with Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters. Dope smugglers use radio controlled, rocket powered flying saucers to bring their stuff in from Mexico. Pepsi Cola, ABC. (30 min)

DUFFY’S TAVERN (1940s) Ed Gardner stars as Archie the manager of the Tavern who goes to the opera and decides to write one himself. He enlists the aid of guest Ed Wynn who tells the story of “Carmen” accompanied by the whole gang. NBC. (25 min)